What makes a hair product eco-friendly?
For those of you that are still wondering what the term “eco-friendly” even means, let us clarify. Here are some key factors that define eco-friendly hair products:
- Zero waste haircare: Emphasizes products that minimize waste through reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging, contributing significantly to reducing environmental impact.
- Natural ingredients: Prioritizes the use of ingredients derived from nature, free from synthetic chemicals, ensuring safer and healthier options for both users and the environment.
- Ethical manufacturing: Involves transparent, responsible production practices that respect labor rights, avoid animal testing, and reduce carbon footprint, aligning with broader sustainability goals.
- Sustainable sourcing: Focuses on obtaining ingredients in a way that conserves natural resources and supports local communities, ensuring biodiversity and ecosystem health are maintained.
- Biodegradable formulas: Ensures products break down naturally without harming the environment, crucial for water ecosystems affected by rinse-off products.
- Low-impact packaging: This includes materials with a lower environmental footprint, like recycled, recyclable, or plant-based plastics, to reduce waste and carbon emissions associated with packaging.
1. Vegan Hair Color
Arctic Fox is (and always will be) 100% vegan and cruelty-free. With plant-based dyes and a commitment to cruelty-free practices, vegan hair color treatments are a testament to nontoxic hair products, offering vibrant colors without harmful ingredients. Arctic Fox donates 15% of their profits with every purchase to help prevent animal cruelty and promote animal welfare.
- DIY Formula
- Hydrating + Deep Conditioning
- Best Results With Pre-Lightened Hair
- No Harsh Chemicals (Peroxide, Ammonia, PPD)
- Always Do a Patch & Strand Test Before Coloring
Watch the clouds go by with hair the color of the sky. Periwinkle is a dreamy pastel blue with lavender undertones that will turn out best on platinum hair, and generally won’t take to hair any darker than a level 9.
This vibrant hot pink will give light brown hair a deep magenta tint and will turn out most vibrantly on pre-lightened hair. There is no need to fear brassy tones with this shade.
2. Kitsch Heatless Curling Rods
- No heat damage: Excessive heat on hair can weaken the follicles, leading to breakage and increased hair loss. Traditional hot tools can also cause your hair to lose its natural sheen and become brittle and rough.
- Easy to use: No special skills needed. Just take 5 minutes to place the curling rod on your hair and start wrapping. That’s it! No buttons, no settings, no temperatures to watch out for. If only everything could be that easy.
- Time saver: All you need is 5 minutes for really gorgeous curls. Just roll your strands around the satin curling rod and secure with scrunchies. It’ll stay put while you’re getting ready for the day. It’s also comfortable enough to sleep with.
- Protects hair: Made with soft, silky satin material which glides through your hair without pulling or breakage. Unlike hot styling tools that can damage your hair, the heatless curler lets you get the look without the frizz.
3. Biodegradable hair ties
Hair ties that break your hair are common, but they don’t have to be. These are made from natural rubber and organic cotton, fully biodegradable and plastic-free, supporting a zero waste hair care routine even in the smallest details, without hair breakage. Super strong, gentle on hair, stylish and plastic-free. These are the hair accessories the world needs right now. In many colors to match every outfit and every mood, plus sizing options for any style, hair type or texture, you will find the perfect fit for your needs (and wants!) Whether you like round or flat, there is a KOOSHOO Hair Tie for you!
- 100% plastic-free hair elastics
- Made from Plants
- Handcrafted from premium organic cotton and natural tree rubber
- Wide range of custom shades (to match your hair color or your mood)
- Over 2.5x stronger than your average hair tie
- Longer lasting for all-day (or all-night) hold
- Gentle on hair
- Great for thick hair, big curls, man buns, on your wrist
- Unisex
- Eco-friendly
- Made in Japan
- Vegan
4. Hair Scalp Massager
The EcoTools Scalp Massager is an eco-friendly hair tool that helps to reduce product build-up on your scalp and distribute hair product for deeper penetration. The silicone scalp massager can be used with your favorite hair serum, shampoo, or hair treatment. Just apply your product and massage the scalp brush in circular motions to stimulate the scalp. The soft, silicone bristles help to revive the scalp and help it to absorb nutrients for improved hair health.
- The EcoTools Scalp massager helps to simulate and revive the scalp
- Silicone scalp massager can reduce product build-up
- Scalp brush can also distribute hair product for better absorption
- Best used on wet hair with your favorite hair serums, shampoo, or hair treatments
- Soft, silicone bristles massage and stimulate which can lead to better hair health
- Hair tool made with a 100% Cherrywood handle
- Eco-Friendly, FSC®-certified compostable paper packaging
- Always 100% vegan and PETA cruelty-free- EcoTools products are never tested on animals
5. Recycled ocean plastic hairbrush
Made from 100% recycled plastic, re:born hairbrush isn’t just eco-friendly but also helps in the fight against ocean waste, aligning with sustainable hair product goals.
- Bio-based PLA base and handle: is biodegradable, eco-friendly, paint-free, and eliminates toxic odors.
- Patented design: trust this one-of-a-kind design! Others have tried to copy this unique design, but only the original Bounce Curl patented EdgeLift Brush collection will provide these superior benefits.
- Vegan boar bristles: provide separation and smoothing for extra definition and may reduce frizz.
- Custom-made, patented Define EdgeLift Brush: the distinctive lateral edges of the Define EdgeLift Brush have medium spaces between them, resulting in effortlessly defined curl clumps. Crafted from bio-based materials and specifically designed to enhance your waves, curls, and coils, the “EdgeLift” design crafted by our founder, Merian, sets this brush apart.
- 5-in-1 brush: creates smooth, separated, and defined curl clumps, while the handle provides precision parting and doubles as a heatless curling tool. Experience the remarkable styling potential of the Define EdgeLift Brush and elevate your hair game to new heights.
Starting your journey with eco-friendly hair care might seem like a small step, but it’s part of a much bigger picture. Each eco-conscious choice we make in our beauty routines sends a powerful message about the kind of world we want to live in—one where beauty and health don’t come at the expense of our planet’s wellbeing.
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